A Colts player has been formally charged

Keenan Allen's legal case has taken a new turn.

The 34-year-old Indianapolis Colts wide receiver now faces two formal charges following his arrest last month in downtown Indianapolis.

Arrested by the Indianapolis Police Department on August 30, Allen had initially been subject to a preliminary hearing. This week, the court officially filed two charges against him: driving with a blood alcohol concentration of at least 0.15 and driving while intoxicated.

According to an affidavit cited by ESPN, the test administered to the player reportedly revealed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.224. In Indiana, such a level can result in a more severe classification of the offense. The charge related to this blood alcohol concentration constitutes a Class A misdemeanor, while driving while intoxicated is a Class C misdemeanor.

For now, these legal proceedings are not expected to prevent Allen from playing in the Colts' games. Head coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday that the organization intends to let the legal process run its course. Any potential disciplinary action will then be up to the NFL, in accordance with its policy on alcohol and banned substances.

What penalties might Keenan Allen face in the NFL?

NFL regulations specifically provide for a three-game suspension for certain violations of its substance policy. However, additional disciplinary measures may be considered when the circumstances involve a particularly high blood alcohol content.

Keenan Allen arrived in Indianapolis in August and signed a one-season contract with the Colts. On the field, the veteran made his debut with the team in Week 1. Against the Baltimore Ravens, he recorded six receptions for 32 yards in a game that Indianapolis ultimately lost.

Developments in his legal case could therefore have future athletic consequences, even though no absence related to this matter has been announced at this time.

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